Evelyn Glennie video transcript

Culture is a form of communication.

Culture is about action; it’s about sharing, giving receiving – all sorts of things like that. There are simply no barriers to culture. It forms better communication between people.

There is such a rich history here, there are so many things to do, to see, to participate in, but, you know, we have to work hard at making sure there is something there for the next generation. It’s probably the most important thing we have to invest in for the growth of ourselves, really.

As a youngster, a twelve-year-old in fact, I remember being inspired during my very first day at secondary school by seeing the school orchestra play. Having had the opportunity as a professional musician to travel around and to experience so many different aspects of life has been of massive benefit to my overall growth.
 
Olympic spirit, you know, is a celebration of people’s achievements. It’s a chance to really push those boundaries; it’s a chance to bring people together and celebrate what human beings can do.

This is an opportunity for us to really broaden our horizons and get to know about different cultures: keeping us together, basically, helping and giving us hope, really, for the next generation.

Culture and the arts are the most important ingredients that we have to address in order to live in a better world.